How to Achieve Self-build Success

Self-building needs a mix of many qualities, but are you cut out for the challenge ahead?

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Design Ideas for Sloping Sites
A look at the design implications of building your own home on a sloping site

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Design a house

This section of Ask the Experts offers advice on design and planning from the Homebuilding and Renovating magazine of self-build and renovating experts. Get information on how to go about designing your home and applying for planning permission, including architect adivice and how to add value to your plot.

House design
Advice on how to go about designing your home, including what software you can use and whether or not you need an architect.

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Planning
Advice on all aspects of the planning process, including information on Permitted Development Rights

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